Panmunjon, South Korea: A North Korean soldier looks through a window at the US secretary of state, Hillary Clinton, while she visits the UN truce village building that sits on the border of the demilitarized zone.

Jiuquan, China: Tourists climb the singing sand dunes near the Crescent Moon Spring scenic area. The Crescent Moon Spring, named after its unique moon-like shape, is located at the north foot of the singing sand dunes.

Wootton Bassett, UK: The family of Josh Bowman holds hands as they wait for the repatriation cortege carrying Marine Matthew Harrison of 40 Commando, Lieutenant Neal Turkington, Corporal Arjun Purja Pun and Major Josh Bowman of 1st battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles to pass through Wootton Bassett. The four soldiers were repatriated after being killed in the conflict in Afghanistan.

Buenos Aires, Argentina: A homeless man holds blankets he has just received from the city government. A cold wave swept across Argentina during the past week, bringing various hardships. Buenos Aires' government is providing blankets, cloth and food to homeless people to overcome the winter.

Dusseldorf, Germany: A giant ferris wheel turns at the annual fun fair set up along the Rhine river. The fair is one of the largest in the Rhine-Ruhr region, drawing some 4m visitors to beer and food tents and amusement park rides.

Paris, France: Children enjoy giant plastic balls in front of the Hotel de Ville during the inaugural day of the eighth edition of Paris Plage. Paris Plage, that gives Parisian and tourists alike the opportunity to relax and feel at the beach, will remain open until 20 August 2010